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Hundreds of boaters cluster around a floating DJ booth off Bayard Point for the 2025 Boater Skip Day in Clay County. | Chris Anthony, Boater Skip Day
June 3, 2026

Hundreds expected to pack Bayard Point for Boater Skip Day in Clay County

Police from several agencies will be present Friday to make sure boaters are following safety laws.…

By Dan Scanlan

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A member of the Navy Band Southeast plays taps during a Memorial Day observance at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall. | U.S. Navy Photo by Nick Davis
May 20, 2026

Memorial Day events fill the weekend from Jacksonville to Palatka

Memorial Day weekend will include fireworks, music and remembrances of military members lost in war.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Over 100,000 may attend the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair between now and April 12. | Clay County Agricultural Fair
March 31, 2026

Bring patience and sunscreen: It’s fair time in Clay County

An estimated 100,000 people are possible at the 40th Clay County Agricultural Fair. Traffic could be a challenge.…

By Dan Scanlan

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March 27, 2026

Elections coming up for Orange Park and Green Cove Springs

Municipal elections are scheduled April 14 in Orange Park and Green Cove Springs.…

By Eric Wallace - News4Jax

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Lift Evry Voice and Sing Park | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 19, 2026

WHAT TO DO | Augusta Savage Children’s Festival; The Cookout: Black History Game Day; ‘Lend Me a Soprano’

An art and music fest in Green Cove Springs; a family-friendly Black history celebration in LaVilla; and a comedy romp…

By Amy Garrett

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Vianca Grullon wears a life preserver in a photo taken before she was injured. Vianca suffered traumatic brain injuries when her family's Sea-Doo switch capsized in 2004. | Photo courtesy of family and attorney Judd Rosen
October 30, 2025

Sea-Doo recalls pontoon boats after Jacksonville capsizing

A 15-month-old girl suffered traumatic brain injuries when the family’s Sea-Doo Switch capsized on the Black Creek.…

By Dan Scanlan

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Green Cove Springs drivers may see a Clay County deputy doing driver's licence checkd Friday.
October 23, 2025

Immigrant rights group blasts Clay County driver checkpoints

The Jacksonville Immigrant Rights Alliance says driver’s license checkpoints on Friday could be a tactic to round up immigrants.…

By Dan Scanlan

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